Toronto North Branch Activity Report
74th Ontario Regional Council
Toronto North Branch Activity Report
Number of members: 523 Regular 25 Retired 3 Rands
Current Executive Members
Joel Reisman Branch President
Din Kamaldin Branch Vice President
Randy Zurin Treasurer
Mary Lloyd Secretary
Anita Kar Member-at-Large
Prashant Kumar Member-at-Large
Edward Martin Member-at-Large
Karen Bardales Member-at-Large
Howard Tobis Member-at-Large
Ifeoma Chukwuemeka Member-at-Large
Anita Aue Member-at-Large
AGM
Previous AGM date: November 30, 2017
Next AGM date: November 2018 (TBD)
Executive Meetings
Last Meeting Date: March 2018
Next Meeting Date: April 2018 (TBD)
Number of Executive meetings held since last Regional Council: 7
2017 Branch Activities:
- We had a very successful AGM this past year. Over 200 members attended. Al Ravjiani presented information regarding bargaining and GTA Modernization.
- Members participated in the Toronto Labour Day parade (with a significant increase in participants).
- Townhalls were conducted in support of bargaining.
- Townhalls were conducted regarding GTA Modernization.
- Better Together plant gate events were conducted.
- Executive participated in International Women’s Day Activities, local Wellness Event and other locally sponsored events and activities.
- Executive met with PIPSC President Debi Daviau for Saturday brunch event.
Issues and Concerns:
- GTA Modernization and preserving our physical work location at 5001 Yonge Street, Toronto. Over 700 grievances were filed after the initial GTA Modernization announcement on June 28, 2017. Grievances were filed for hardship, WFA and relocation policy breaches. We continue to “Consult” with management to lessen the hardship on our members and to preserve our work location.
- Supporting our bargaining team in our upcoming contract negotiations. Ensuring our bargaining issues are addressed.
- Maintaining our defined benefit Pensions.
- Staffing issues, including preservation of current pools.
- Health & Safety concerns including elevator issues, office renovations, building security and field worker safety.
- Duty to accommodate, return to work protocols, performance management, harassment etc.
Resolutions to the Regional Council
None at this time
Submitted by: Joel Reisman
Branch President